2 Corinthians 2:2-11

²For if I grieve you, who is left to cheer me but those whom I have grieved?

³I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.

⁴For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.

⁵Now if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me but all of you — to some degree, not to overstate it.

⁶The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient for him.

⁷So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

⁸Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

⁹My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

¹⁰If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake,

¹¹in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

— 2 Corinthians 2:2-11

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Cross References for 2 Corinthians 2:2-11

• 1 Peter 5:8
• Ephesians 6:11-12
• 2 Corinthians 11:3
• Luke 22:31
• 2 Corinthians 4:4
• Revelation 12:9-11
• Matthew 4:10
• 2 Corinthians 11:14
• 2 Corinthians 7:12
• 1 Corinthians 7:5

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